The Policing of Black Girlhood: Dress Codes, Bias, and the Fight for Equitable Education

For millions of students, the school hallway is a space of transition—a brief moment between lessons to gather thoughts or socialize with peers. However, for Fatimah Fair, a student activist…

Beyond the Course Catalog: The Financial and Evaluative Foundations of Equitable Dual Enrollment

This article serves as the concluding installment in a four-part series produced by Getting Smart in partnership with Britebound, examining the systemic design choices that transform dual enrollment from a…

AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Can Community Lenders Harness Technology to Foster Equitable Growth?

New grants from the Circle Foundation aim to equip mission-driven financial institutions with artificial intelligence, potentially reshaping the landscape of small business support and wealth creation in underserved communities. The…